Die Untersuchung
Example: Die Untersuchung des Falls dauert voraussichtlich mehrere Wochen.
Definition
"Die Untersuchung" refers to a detailed process of examining or investigating something carefully, often to gather facts or information. It is commonly used in contexts like legal, medical, or scientific analysis, such as in the phrase 'Die Untersuchung des Falls dauert voraussichtlich mehrere Wochen.'
Etymology
The word "die Untersuchung" comes from the German verb 'untersuchen,' which means 'to examine' or 'to investigate.' It combines 'unter' (under) and 'suchen' (to seek), suggesting the act of looking under or scrutinizing something closely. Did you know that its roots highlight the thoroughness implied in investigations?
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"Die Untersuchung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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